Origins of the Ley surname
About the Leys
We have a total of 17573 records for people with the last name Ley.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Leys.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Ley family's history
Interesting facts about Ley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Leys most likely to marry?
*leys
What are the most common Ley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Leys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Leys in 1921
Dressmaker
77
Domestic Servant
39
Laundress
39
House Servant
35
Living On Own Means
35
Common male occupations for Leys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
84
Farm Labourer
65
Carpenter
61
Master
51
Farmer
43
